In Reality Therapy, all behavior is aimed at satisfying which?

• A. A reflex
• B. A habit
• C. A need
• D. An instinct

Answer: (C)

In Reality Therapy, behavior is understood as a deliberate effort to satisfy a need. People have basic needs—survival, love and belonging, power, freedom, and fun—and every action is chosen with the aim of meeting one or more of these needs. The therapist helps individuals examine present choices to determine whether their current behavior effectively meets their needs and, if not, to select more satisfying, socially acceptable ways to do so. Reflexes, instincts, or habits aren’t the driving force in this framework; they’re not chosen in the moment. The guiding idea is that need-driven choice explains why people act the way they do, and focusing on making better, responsible choices leads to a better life.